Lara Spencer

Lara Spencer (born Lara Christine Von Seelen) is an American TV correspondent and presenter. She works with Nightline and ABC News and is also a creator and producer of television shows.

Spencer has a degree in broadcast journalism. After college, she requested to work with journalists from the NBC program as a volunteer. Lara recalls trying hard at the beginning of her career.

Her success was recognized after her reporter’s work on the crash of TWA Flight 800. 

In 2011 she created and did production for It's Worth What entertaining show.

Best Known For

Spencer is mostly famous for her job as a co-anchor in Good Morning America (ABC).

Sexual Orientation

Spencer is straight. Her first husband is David Haffenreffer. Their marriage lasted from 2000 to 2015. In 2018 she got married for the second time. Her husband is Richard McVey (a tech entrepreneur).

Family

Lara has two children from her first marriage: son Duff (b. 2002) and daughter Kate (b. 2004).

Religion

Lara Spencer hasn’t openly stated her religious beliefs. However, the fact she married her first husband after Episcopal tradition points to her following this religion at least during some period of her life.

Lara graduated from Pennsylvania State University. She had an athletic scholarship and was recognized nationally for her accomplishments in diving.

In 2019 she had to apologize for randomly commenting on Prince George’s passion for ballet.

Spencer's hobby is home design. She has created 2 shows and published 2 books on this topic.